Secondary CampusLPAC Training

Mansfield ISD

LPAC stands for

LanguageProficiency

AssessmentCommittee

Commonly Used Acronyms Relating to ELL ~ Dual Language

ELL English Language Learner

LEP Limited English Proficient

CALP Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Level

LPAC Committee that determines program placement and monitors progress of all LEP students

Home Language Survey

If any language other than English is listed on the Home Language Survey, the student must be tested for English language proficiency.

CALP LEVELS

Oral English Language Proficiency is reported using CALP levels as determined by the Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey.

CALP = Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency

(Rated from 1 – 6)

Level 1= negligible English language proficiencyLevel 4 or above = orally fluent in English

LPAC CommitteeMembership

Administrator (principal or assistant principal only)

Parent of an ELL (cannot be MISD employee)

Certified Transitional Language Educator (ESL-certified teacher)

Committee may include classroom teachers or counselors, as needed.

Policy onConfidentiality

“In performing their duties, LPAC committee members shall be acting for the district and shall observe requirements regarding confidentiality of information regarding individual students and student records.”

Duties ofLanguage ProficiencyAssessment Committee

1. Determine LEP (Limited English Proficiency) status within 4 weeks of enrollment based on Home Language Survey, the Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey and other norm-referenced scores.

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Duties ofLanguage ProficiencyAssessment Committee

2. Recommend the appropriate instructional placement for all identified LEP students, including those identified for Special Education.

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3. Facilitate the participation of LEP students in other special programs for which they are eligible.

4. Reclassify LEP students, including denials, as English Proficient when they meet criteria to exit ESL.

5. Monitor the academic progress of each student who has exited program within the past 2 years.

6. Ensure representation on the ARD committee for each LEP student who qualifies for special education program services.

Home Language SurveyWhen working with a cumulative folder, if you notice anything other than English/English is written on HLS, there should be a green ELL folder placed in cum folder. If not please make a copy of HLS and place in Campus ESL Lead Teacher’s box ASAP.

The MOST important document for all campus personnel to know about is the:

Please sign the LPAC

training verification form.

Thanks!!